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Toronto International DEAF Arts and Film Festival

The Toronto International Deaf Film and Arts Festival (TIDFAF) goal is to promote cultural diversity, educational awareness and the celebration of emerging Deaf Cinema through the visual medium.

2011 award winnners

BEST SHORT FILM
WORDS - by Anup Bhandari , USA

BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
I'M DEAF & I DIDN'T KNOW - by Igor Ochronowicz , FRANCE

BEST DRAMA
FAIRYTALE OF LONDON TOWN - by Louis Neethling, UNITED KINGDOM

COMEDY
50/50 - by David Ellington & James Banks, UNITED KINGDOM

BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY
Deaf in Pink: 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk in San Diego by Laura Harvey, USA

BEST CANADIAN FILMMAKER
AMANDA RICHER- "Marianne Matters", CANADA

BEST DIRECTING
FAIRYTALE OF LONDON TOWN by Louis Neethling, UNITED KINGDOM

BEST ART DIRECTION
WORDS by Anup Bhandari , USA

AUDIENCE AWARD
I'M DEAF & I DIDN'T KNOW by Igor Ochronowicz, FRANCE

nEW lOCATION FOR SUNDAY

Sunday, May 15th, 2011

9:30 AM Focus group: "Rise from the Ashes" with the filmmakers and participants

To reveal the latest demo reel, for discussions, feedback and story structure.

10:00 AM to Noon: Brunch

10:15 AM to 11:45 AM: Pitch this contest! 30 minutes

11:00 AM Keynote Presentation: Karen King

Shaw Media Production Executive, Drama Content

12:00 PM: It's a Wrap!

Location: Ryerson - Ted Rogers Building Room 3-099
Address: 575 Bay Street (entrance at 55 Dundas Street W)

EASY SUBWAY ACCESS!!

New Announcements!

Good day TIDFAF Community.

We are so grateful for your ongoing support and excitement regarding our upcoming 3rd Bi-Annual Toronto Int’l Deaf Film & Arts Festival. Tomorrow is the big day and we couldn’t have made it without you.

We do have some unfortunate news however. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the highly acclaimed Shoshannah Stern actress from Adventures of Power, TIDFAF’s Opening Night Gala screening, is no longer able to attend TIDFAF this year.

We are busily working on the possibility of having her join us through technological means and will keep you all posted on any new developments. We are ecstatically proud to have Ari Gold star and director of Adventures joining us live and in colour at the Innis Town Hall for our Opening Night festivities.

To Shoshannah, we wish you the best of luck with your future endeavours and we thank you for your support of TIDFAF. You will be greatly missed but we absolutely understand your circumstances. We look forward to seeing and working with you again in the future.

To all our TIDFAF supporters gear up for a fun filled 3 days and if you haven’t already pleasure purchase your tickets and passes (which by far give you more bang for your buck!) online at www.tidfaf.ca. Tickets will also be available at the door but there are no guarantees and we’ve been known to have a few sold out screenings!

All the best everyone. Have a great day and get ready to festival starting tomorrow!

Thankfully Yours,

Jill Andrew

TIDFAF Director of Media Relations

Luke Adams of Amazing Race to MC Saturday Night Spotlight

Luke Adams is really excited about being the Master of Ceremonies for the Awards Presentation during the "Spotlight" at the Deaf Culture Center on Saturday, May 14th.

More Info: Click Here

Gala Film: Adventures of Power

We're thrilled to announce the director/actor, Ari Gold will be in attendance for opening night! More Info: Click Here

"ADVENTURES OF POWER" featuring Shoshannah Stern (Hamill, Jericho, Weeds - IMDB) and Jayne Lynch (GLEE, The 40 year old virgin, Talledaga Nights - IMDB )
YouTube Trailer

Adventures of Power Media Release
Canadian Premier at Opening Night Red Carpet Gala, with director/actors in attendance! An epic comedy with an outstanding cast, be sure to stay for the Q&A and autographs following the screening.

PDF Available (full release)

Volunteer Orientation

When: May 5th, 2011@ 6:30 pm
Where: The 519 Community Centre
More info & Position Descriptions: Click Get Involved

Films Announced!
To view the Film Line Up and Watch Trailers please check the Film Schedule. Congratulations to all the amazing films and shorts submitted.

Fundraiser Kick Off!

The Fundraiser Kick Off Party went off without a hitch! To view the photos please visit our gallery on Facebook by clicking here. If you missed out and want to donate please do so by clicking here.

Tickets Are Now on Sale!

Buy Tickets Here: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1457638837